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Problem 34
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Section 33.3: Critical Thinking Questions
Chapter 33: The Animal Body: Basic form and function
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Background and context
Cartilage and bone are distinct forms of connective tissue. They are both composed of cells embedded in an extracellular matrix. Cartilage is thin, vascular, flexible, and resistant to compressive forces. Bone is highly vascular, and its calcified matrix makes it very strong.
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